Book reviews. Short reviews of books you think may be of interest to the communication design field. Please query ahead of time before sending.

All submissions except book reviews are peer-reviewed. Book reviews are reviewed by the Book Review Editor.

Special Issues of CDQ

We are also interested in proposals for guest editing special issues. As a guest editor, you would be responsible for providing three to five peer reviewed articles on a specific topic along with an article-length introduction to the issue’s topic. You may propose special issue individually, or as a group. Your proposal should demonstrate expertise on the topic being proposed, and demonstrate the topic’s current interest to members of the design community. Each proposal should include a résumé/CV for proposed guest editors and a draft call for submissions. Guest editors are responsible for publicizing calls for papers, recruiting subject matter experts as peer reviewers, coordinating double blind peer reviews, corresponding with authors and reviewers, editing final drafts, and submitting final drafts and any necessary forms to the CDQ editor.

CDQ Manuscript Submission Guidelines

Format all manuscripts for publication consideration according to the following guidelines:

Abstract:

100 words

Keywords:

3 – 5 words that will help readers locate your article

Length:

6,000 to 8,000 words (not including “References” or Appendices); individuals can submit
slightly longer or slightly shorter manuscripts, but they should contact the CDQ editor
before submitting such slightly longer or slightly shorter entries

Margins:

1” margins on all sides

Font:

11 or 12 pt. Times New Roman

Spacing:

Single spaced; do not use tabs to indicate a new paragraph; instead, use a blank line between paragraphs

Pagination:

Provide a page number in the upper, right-hand corner of all pages – e.g., pg. 2

Integrate visual elements into the pages/text of the related manuscript for initial review. (Authors of manuscripts accepted for publication will submit image files separately for layout, and receive additional formatting guidelines for visuals upon notice of acceptance.)